Abnormalrestingstatemetabolism in Dyt1 Carriers
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Functional neuroimaging, such as positron emission tomography (PET)andfunctional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), provides a valuable technique for detecting regional changes in brain metabolic activity associated with human disease. These techniques have been applied in different dystonic disorders including primary generalized dystonia and dopa-responsive dystonia (DRD), as well as focal dystonic syndromes such as torticollis, writer’s cramp, and blepharospasm. A common finding is abnormality of thebasal ganglia and associated outflow pathways to sensorimotor cortex and other regions involved with motor performance. Other recent imaging research has utilized diffusion-based MRI techniques to localize distinct microstructural abnormalities in dystonia patients and gene carriers. This presentation will focus on an integrated approach to understanding the pathophysiology of this genetic and biochemically diverse disorder. J. Med. Invest. 52 Suppl. : 272-279, November, 2005
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